Integrating Social Work into Adult Special Care Dentistry - An Interdisciplinary Approach to Care

• Main Authors: Michelle Luong (Author), Meagan Smith-Bocanegra (Author), Adam Valdivia (Author), Kelly Vitzthum (Author), Reeva C. Mincer (Author), Michael Lee O'Hara (Author), Eric C. Sung (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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ABSTRACTPatients with Special Health Care Needs (SHCN) encounter many barriers in achieving optimal health. This includes primary care, mental health, and oral health. Social workers are adept at addressing these barriers and are trained to provide additional assistance such as emotional counseling,...